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cabinpres_fic) wrote2012-02-03 07:49 am
cabinpres_fic) wrote2012-02-03 07:49 am
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PROMPT POST PART III
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(updated 6 June)
Welcome everybody. How you got here I have no idea but thank you for coming and welcome again, nonetheless . As you may have gathered this is a Fic Prompting Meme dedicated solely to the hilarious and oh-so-addictive BBC Radio 4 sitcom - Cabin Pressure. I'm aiming for this to be pretty anything goes - but in order for everything to run smoothly, there are a few guidelines. Don't worry - they're not too restrictive.
FILLING GUIDELINES
As you probably all know - our meme now has it's very own database created and maintained by the great Enigel. It both catalogues each and every prompt that we post and provides links to fills. You can find it here: Google Spreadsheet
We also have a Pinboard archive which has been put in place by the lovely
oxfordtweed in the place of our late Delicious Archive. This Archive contains a list of all the prompts this meme has to offer - you can find it here: Pinboard ArchiveThis is a great step forward in making our meme just a little more organised (but not too organised of course. This is Cabin Pressure) which is always a good thing.
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This can be done by either posting each part as a reply to that part's immediate predecessor, OR by replying each time to Part I OR - well you get the idea :D
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REPROMPTING
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REALLY IMPORTANT ADDENDUM
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FILL: You Have Me
House mates borrowed from Tiwtin."
Martin had been having a pretty okay day.
The night before he had been Annie’s plus 1 at the Agricultural College End of Year Dance (“There’s loads of mature students going, so you’ll blend right in”), and the invitation had even come with free breakfast.
“We’re off to the train station now.” Diane called up the stairs. “Feel free to finish what we couldn’t.” What couldn’t be managed turned out to be a mountain of sausages, bacon, egg, hash browns, beans and toast that his housemates had made while hungover that morning.
He ate what he could, and put the rest in a sandwich for lunch.
His full stomach meant that he was even able to find the bright side to being on standby all day. He could catch up on his flight manuals and other paperwork.
He was on his way to the van to eat his lunch when the day started to take it’s downturn. Because that was when he found Arthur in the van.
“Arthur?”
“Oh, sorry Skip.” Arthur said, sat huddled in the passenger seat. “I used your spare keys. It’s nice in here. Cozy. Can I stay?”
“Of course, Arthur.” Martin handed Arthur half of his sandwich as he climbed into the van. “Have you been crying.”
“I’m alright.” He sniffed. “It just upset me. I shouldn’t let it. It was bound to happen eventually. I mean, I am a bumbling idiotic fool aren’t I.”
Martin found his hand forming a fist.
“Arthur what happened?”
***
“You SHOUTED at ARTHUR!”
“I am not in the mood.” Douglas said, sat in the corner of the office looking for all the world as if he was sulking. “Go away.”
“Not until you explain yourself.” Martin shouted back, face red. “You SHOUTED at Arthur. ARTHUR! Leaving out the part where it is akin to kicking a puppy or playing tennis with a hamster, it’s ARTHUR. What has he ever done to you to deserve THAT?”
“I asked him to shut up...”
“And when he didn’t, you decided to reduce him to tears. Douglas, he is hiding in my VAN. He’s terrified.”
“I’ll apologise to him later.”
“Damn right you will. I have a right mind to drag you down to co-op and force you to spend an entire weeks salary on Toblerone.” His piece said, Martin sat down, feeling winded and slightly dizzy. “What the hell happened, Douglas? I know Arthur can get annoying, but I also know that you would never let your temper get the best of you because of him.”
“It wasn’t him. He was just there.” Douglas leaned forward, head in hands. “He was just THERE.”
“Douglas what happened?”
“Do I look like I want to talk about it, Sir.”
“Fine.” Martin said, standing. “We’ll see what Carolyn thinks, shall we. If she hasn’t found out already.”
“ALRIGHT.” Douglas looked up, and Martin felt his own breath hitch.
Douglas was crying. Actually, properly, tears down his cheek crying.
“Douglas.”
“They’re moving. Rebecca’s new bastard of a husband got himself a job in Melbourne and he is taking Rebecca and Lizzy with him.” Douglas’s voice was getting louder and louder. “I barely see her as it is, and now Melbourne. It’s night there when it’s day here. I won’t be her father anymore, I’ll be emails, birthday cards and if I am lucky a visit at Christmas 2015. That’s if she wants to come...” His voice broke and he sucked air in through his teeth. “Now if you don’t mind I would rather like my complete breakdown to be in private.”
“Douglas...”
“That means LEAVE.” Douglas stood up, and Martin couldn’t help it. He flinched, curling in on himself, arms wrapped protectively around his middle. Horrified eyes boring into Douglas’s own.
“I wouldn’t...I would never. I’m a Father, Martin. I’m HER Father, Martin I’m...” The collapse was sudden, and it was reflex alone that enabled Martin to catch him. Not strong enough to hold the weight, the Captain sank to the floor, taking Douglas with him. They sat there for what felt like hours.
His mind was a whirlwind. This was DOUGLAS, the unflappable Sky God, and the closest thing that Martin had to a positive role model. He was calm when their engine exploded over St Petersburg, and now he was sobbing like a child in the MJN office.
Martin wondered if this was what was meant by a broken heart. He also wondered if he should say something. He wasn’t good at being on either side of his sort of encounter. His family had been one for throwing affection around. Or any attention when it came it. Martin couldn’t remember when he had last properly hugged or been hugged by anyone, let alone someone that he...no, this wasn’t the time for that.
He settled for staying quiet, and keeping still, providing a solid foundation. Holding Douglas together until he could hold himself.
“The worst part is I brought it upon myself.” Douglas said, after a few moments of silence. “I drove Rebecca away with the alcohol. Lizzy hardly knew me sober. I made my bed and now I have to lay in it, alone.”
“You’re not...”
“Don’t say, that I am not alone. Don’t you dare.” Douglas said, leaning back out of the hug and stumbling into a sitting position in front of the Captain.
“But...”
“Who do I have, Martin?” He said, standing. “Helena? Ran off with that bloody Tai-Chi teacher. I’m a stranger to Lizzy when I’m sober.” He turned, and walked away. “Samantha refuses to talk to me without a lawyer present. Who do I HAVE?”
“Me?”
Douglas turned, eyes on Martin.
“I mean...I mean us. Carolyn, Arthur and...” Martin drew his knees up to his chest. “I mean us. I mean, you wanted me to leave. I should...” He stood up shakily and walked past the approaching Douglas, stopping at the door when Douglas grabbed his arm.
“Martin?”
“You’re hurting me.” Martin said, eyes fixed on Douglas’s hand, which loosened. Martin didn’t pull away though.
“Martin?” Douglas repeated, desperately trying to read the war of emotions that was present on his Captain’s face, and decipher his own giddiness. Had Martin just said...
“Don’t be alone tonight at least.” Martin whispered. “The girls are visiting the Eden Project. I’ll have the house to myself. You could...I’ll make dinner. Please.”
“Alright.” Douglas whispered back. “Alright.”
After Martin had left, Douglas stood alone in the office, thinking things through and trying to decide if the alien feeling that had taken up residence in his stomach was fear or unfathomable excitement. Once calm, he went to apologise to Arthur.
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I love secure Martin and vulnerable Douglas! And just think how happy the girls would be to come home and find Martin necking with his first officer in the living room! They'd get the crisp and wine out and spectate.
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*tries to coax muse with cookies*
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Also, fic of your choice I will write! :D
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*goes giggly with excitement*
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http://cabinpres-fic.dreamwidth.org/3282.html?thread=3664594#cmt3664594
You have my permission to do your worst (however unwise granting that permission may be. I've seen the things you prompt *LOL*
Thank you *melts into little puddle of bashful goo*
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And write it I shall! I love "we're cold so we have to snuggle for heat" fics. As it happens, I'm already working on one for another person! Heeee! The more the merrier! :D
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*sets up camp*
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*push push push*
*sends Muse-treats*
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http://cabinpres-fic.dreamwidth.org/3282.html?thread=3775186
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*scampers to read*
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(Anonymous) 2012-02-23 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)I'll just be curled up over here, weeping quietly. Oh, Douglas... (And oh, Arthur. And, in an entirely different, happier sense: Oh, Martin. Being all protective of Arthur and doing his best to help Douglas, even if he doesn't know how.)
This is lovely.
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Thanks for reading Anon
OP is sobbing!
*Makes funny noise with her throat*
So, so gorgeous. Really. It's quiet and just the moment between them was so touching. *chokes up* Thank you! <333
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You're welcome.
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HOWEVER... I can't help but feel there was mean to be more...?
Um... just, y'know, more? Please?
Also: Despite my greedy
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<3